Re: Shannon McDonnell Signs : Thu Jul 03, 2014 4:05 pm  

Good player

Re: Shannon McDonnell Signs : Thu Jul 03, 2014 4:44 pm  

What happened to him at Hull? Fallen out of favour? Always thought he was a decent FB.

Re: Shannon McDonnell Signs : Thu Jul 03, 2014 4:58 pm  

Carlos Alberto wrote:

What happened to him at Hull? Fallen out of favour? Always thought he was a decent FB.

It would appear so. I think he's taking legal action against the club isn't he?

He's cost us nothing, being a free agent, so that's a positive. I'm just a tad concerned about the bit in Brown's piece talking about playing Wello elsewhere. I hope this isn't Brown indulging in some late season tinkering as that is what we don't need as the play offs come into view. If he's on board just to give Wello a rest or if Wello is injured (which he hardly ever is) then fair enough but I don't want him to be played at fullback and Wello back into the pack or in the halves with Wilkin. That would be the wrong move IMO.

Re: Shannon McDonnell Signs : Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:01 pm  

We are becoming a rescue centre for long term injured out of form strays.

Re: Shannon McDonnell Signs : Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:13 pm  

Why did he part company with Hull?

Re: Shannon McDonnell Signs : Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:21 pm  

Saint Simon wrote: Why did he part company with Hull? Hasn't played since the Cup semi last July. With Jamie Shaul coming through Hull wanted to move him on. Story here http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-FC-face-court-battle-Shannon-McDonnell/story-21179661-detail/story.html

Saint Simon wrote: Why did he part company with Hull? Hasn't played since the Cup semi last July. With Jamie Shaul coming through Hull wanted to move him on. Story here http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-FC-face-court-battle-Shannon-McDonnell/story-21179661-detail/story.html

Re: Shannon McDonnell Signs : Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:44 pm  

Quite surprised at this. Can he play halfback and it's cover for next year more than Fullback this year?

Re: Shannon McDonnell Signs : Thu Jul 03, 2014 6:26 pm  

Saint Simon wrote:

Why did he part company with Hull?

It's a long and complicated story, that has ultimately ended up in the courts, with McDonnell claiming unfair dismissal ...

I'm warming to the idea very rapidly, astute business by the club imo

Re: Shannon McDonnell Signs : Thu Jul 03, 2014 6:32 pm  

He's a good full back. Just a shame that he was around as Jamie Shaul came on the scene. We had to give Shaul a chance rather than risk him looking elsewhere.

Re: Shannon McDonnell Signs : Thu Jul 03, 2014 6:36 pm  

Magic Superbeetle wrote:

It's a long and complicated story, that has ultimately ended up in the courts, with McDonnell claiming unfair dismissal ...

I'm warming to the idea very rapidly, astute business by the club imo

Must admit after watching videos of his time playing in Australia I could be swayed.